Yuen Longings
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Cherry Ko heads north to see what’s happening in Yuen Long.
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Tanaka Japanese Restaurant
It’s not too difficult to spot Tanaka—the queues for seats stretch out
of the door and down the street at Yuen Long’s worst kept secret. This
Japanese restaurant is so busy that staff have to ask the customers to
finish their food within 45 minutes so that the waiting customers can
get a seat. And at $17 for 2 huge portions of salmon sushi and $58 for
a big plate of fresh sashimi, you realize why everyone is happy to
queue. 18 Yuen Long Main Rd., 2474-7874
Wing Nin Stall
A famous go-to for delicious and inexpensive “cart noodles.” But again,
prepare to wait if you’re ordering takeaway. Choose from a huge
selection of local specialties like fishballs, chicken wings, pig
intestines and pig’s blood jelly, and remember to ask for extra spice
if you like it hot. There’s no price list anywhere to be seen, and
you’ll only find out how much your meal costs once it arrives at your
table. But with a bowl of noodles plus three toppings coming in at
$15-$20, we’re not complaining. Bo Shing Building, Fung Nin Rd.
Tsang Heung Egg Roll
Although the self-proclaimed egg roll expert is tucked away down one of
the small pathways along the Yuen Long Main Road, the aroma of their
crispy and richly eggy rolls—$35 for 25 or $18 for 8—is what has
attracted local Yuen Longers for years. Egg rolls not your thing?
There’s a selection of other traditional snacks, too. 124E, Yuen Long Main Rd., 2476-1334
Red Penny
Sure, Thai restaurants are a dime a dozen in Hong Kong, but when you
find a really great one, your run-of-the mill joints will never be
quite the same. Red Penny is one such restaurant, their specialty being
fresh shellfish, fish and crab. Their most popular dishes include crab
curry ($198) and fish flake salad ($98). It’s not the cheapest
restaurant in town, but it’s so popular, reservations are highly
recommended. 148 Kam Sheung Rd., 2488-3263
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Hong Kong Wetland Park
Want to be one with nature? The 61-hectare Hong Kong Wetland Park is a
good place to start. This world-class conservation area is a habitat
for a wide range of wild animals that you never knew lived here. The
huge visitor’s center complements the reserve and is an educational and
thought-provoking way to learn more about ecology and conservation. $30
for adults, $15 concession. Or you can apply for the annual pass ($100,
or $200 per family of four). Wetland Park Rd., Tin Shui Wai, 2708-8885
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